1978-79 League of Ireland

Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1978–79 season.

It was contested by 16 teams, and Dundalk F.C. won the championship.

Note: After the matches Cork Celtic 0-0 Limerick, Drogheda United 0-1 Finn Harps and Thurles Town 0-1 Cork Celtic, the league awarded 1 point to Limerick from Cork Celtic, 2 points to Drogheda United from Finn Harps and 2 points to Thurles Town from Cork Celtic.

'*'Cork Celtic resigned from the league at the end of the season.

'**'Cork Alberts changed their club name to Cork United for next season.

'***'Limerick changed their club name to Limerick United for next season.

U.C.D. were elected to the league for next season.

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